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Beauty and the Bacteria: Mechanical Forces in a Multispecies Biofilm Colony
March 30, 2020
Diverse, abundant microbial communities are found across all of the earth’s ecosystems, from the human intestinal tract to deep water hydrothermal vents to rainforest…
Solanezumab Study Misses the Mark for the Fourth Time
March 17, 2020
Last month, American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly ended its fourth study investigating the effectiveness of solanezumab, a potential drug therapy for people with mild cognitive…
CAR-T and CRISPR Cancer Trial Shows Promise
March 2, 2020
There is new hope for future innovation in the fast-moving field of cancer immunotherapy. Earlier this month, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and…
Gene Therapy Innovation Strongly Encouraged by FDA with New Guidances
February 10, 2020
On January 28, 2020, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the release of six final guidances on gene therapy manufacturing and the…
The Value of a Startup Incubator
January 20, 2020
Building a successful company from scratch will always be difficult, but it helps to begin the journey in an affordable, welcoming space that provides…
Aiding in the Development of Cardiovascular Drugs
January 13, 2020
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide. In fact, about 17.9…
QPS CEO Dr. Benjamin Chien Featured in Innovation Delaware
January 1, 2020
The story of QPS‘s origin was recently included in the 2019/2020 issue of Innovation Delaware: Showcasing Delaware’s Innovators, which is a supplement to Delaware Business Times. In the…
QPS Physician Nutte Van Belzen Wins 2019 Young Entrepreneur Award
December 20, 2019
Entrepreneur Nutte Van Belzen of CC Diagnostics recently won the 2019 Jonge Ondernemingsprijs (Young Entrepreneur Award). Van Belzen also happens to work as a…
Small Molecule Drug Discovery Opening Doors for Chronic Disease Management
November 4, 2019
Although large molecule drug discovery has become more popular recently, small molecules have always acted as the basis for the majority of drug research…
The Importance of Animal Welfare in Preclinical In Vivo Research
October 15, 2019
Until recently, many scientists were convinced that animal welfare and high-quality animal research were not compatible. Animal welfare was considered a nuisance that should…
Working with Families in Pediatric Clinical Drug Trials
October 1, 2019
When designing pediatric clinical drug trials, it’s important to work with the entire family to ensure the experience is convenient, comfortable, and rewarding. If…
Guidance for Scheduling Clinical Trials in Children
September 24, 2019
Children are not little adults, but due to a lack of pediatric clinical trials, children are often prescribed drugs that have only been approved…
Researchers Hack Bacterial Syringe-Like System for Potential Drug Delivery
June 14, 2023
Some viruses and bacteria use a syringe-like system to infect host cells. Scientists have found a way to repurpose this system to deliver therapeutic…
Rare Genetic Mutation Offers Clues for Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
June 12, 2023
Researchers have found a rare genetic mutation that provided protection against early-onset dementia in a man that was otherwise at high risk. Furthermore, although…
Wilson Disease: A Rare Genetic Condition with Serious Consequences
June 5, 2023
Wilson disease is a rare genetic disease marked by the gradual accumulation of excess copper in the body, primarily in the liver, brain, eyes,…
Skin Cancer Risk Concerningly High in Millennials & Gen Xers
May 24, 2023
Infographics A recent scientific survey conducted by DermTech, Inc. identified a number of alarming trends concerning the sun exposure habits and skin health knowledge…
Can the Bat Genome Inform Pandemic Prevention?
May 17, 2023
Research on the link between bats and human health has gained significant attention in recent years due to the outbreaks of a number of…
Hormone Could Be Key to Accelerated Sobering and Recovery from Alcohol Poisoning
May 8, 2023
For thousands of years, people have been searching for an antidote to consuming too much alcohol — an intervention that could accelerate the sobering…
Introduction Antiviral drugs play a central role in treating viral infections, reducing disease progression and preparing for future outbreaks. While vaccines can help prevent…
Executive Summary The boundary between pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs has never been thinner. As health authorities accelerate the digitization of safety reporting, tighten electronic…
Executive Summary Biosimilars have advanced from a promising idea to a proven pathway for expanding patient access to biologic therapies and easing pressure on…
GRONINGEN, Netherlands–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS) today announced a significant renewal of its elemental bioanalysis infrastructure through the acquisition of two PerkinElmer NexION® 2200…
NEWARK, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), an award-winning contract research organization (CRO) focused on bioanalysis and clinical trials announces the successful implementation of Oracle…
NEWARK, Del.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), an award-winning contract research organization (CRO) focused on bioanalytics and clinical trials, is celebrating its 30-year anniversary in…